IRAs

Seniors choosing between traditional and Roth IRAs must account for their current and future tax rates.

The Social Security retirement rate is based on their highest 35 years of wage-indexed earnings.

Pre-retirees may consider funding a Roth account to take advantage of tax-free compounding and tax-exempt withdrawals in retirement, an expert writes.

A Roth conversion “not only to minimize heirs’ tax burden but also to sustain the growth of [their] retirement savings."

The sweeping retirement legislation, called the Secure Act, is gaining plenty of headlines. One revision is being overlooked.

Taking advantage of catch-up contributions is one of several methods that can help them get back on track.

The HSA has become increasingly valuable for future medical expenses, "and the triple tax benefit simply can’t be ignored,” an expert says.

They are advised to consider making amendments if they want to take advantage of temporary tax provisions that Congress extended retroactively in December.

Retirees can reverse their claiming decision, but not without considering one important caveat.

Advisors can protect clients’ estate planning goals post-Secure Act but the vehicle will have to change.